City Council

Oscar Leeser

Ann Morgan Lilly, District 1

Mayor

Larry Romero, District 2

 

Emma Acosta, District 3

 

Carl L. Robinson, District 4

Tommy Gonzalez

Michiel R. Noe, District 5

City Manager

Claudia Ordaz, District 6

 

Lily Limón, District 7

 

Cortney Carlisle Niland, District 8

 

 

MINUTES FOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

December 16, 2014

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL

8:00 AM

 

 

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ROLL CALL

The City Council met in regular session at the above place and date.  Meeting was called to order at 8:05 a.m.  Mayor Oscar Leeser present and presiding and the following Council Members answered roll call:  Larry Romero, Emma Acosta, Carl Robinson, Michiel R. Noe, Lilia Limón, and Cortney Niland.  Late arrivals:  Claudia Ordaz at 8:06 a.m. and Ann Morgan Lilly at 8:56 a.m.  The invocation was given by Police Chaplain Carlos Flores, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.

 

 

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INVOCATION BY POLICE CHAPLAIN CARLOS FLORES

 

 

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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

 

 

 

Coronado High School Band

 

 

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8:00 A.M. – 8:30 A.M. CALL TO THE PUBLIC – PUBLIC COMMENT

The following members of the public commented:

  1. Ms. Sarah Garcia
  2. Ms. Patricia Baca
  3. Mr. Jerry Thiedt
  4. Ms. Wally Cech
  5. Mr. Jesus Bautista
  6. Mr. Steven Strumer
  7. Ms. Lisa Turner
  8. Mr. Gary Monteleone
  9. Ms. Bibi Vasquez

 

Mayor Leeser and Representatives Niland, Noe, and Limón commented.

 

The following City staff members commented:

 

  1. Mr. Tommy Gonzalez, City Manager
  2. Ms. Sylvia Firth, City Attorney, gave legal advice.

 

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Robinson, and unanimously carried to SUSPEND THE RULES OF ORDER to allow additional speakers to address the Council after the signup period.

 

 

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MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Hyundai Sun Bowl Week

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

The Pride of the Westside, Coronado Thunderbirds Marching Band Day

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

El Paso Christmas Light Show Day

 

 

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RECOGNITIONS

 

 

 

 

 

Rosa Ramirez Guerrero – Star on the Mountain Award

 

 

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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

 

 

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CONSENT AGENDA

*Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Romero, and unanimously carried to APPROVE, AS REVISED, all matters listed under the Consent Agenda unless otherwise noted.  (Items approved, postponed, or deleted pursuant to the vote on the Consent Agenda will be shown with an asterisk {*}.

 

AYES: Representatives Lilly, Romero, Acosta, Robinson, Noe, Ordaz, Limón, and Niland

NAYS: None

 

 

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1.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

 

 

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to APPROVE minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of December 9, 2014 and the Legislative Review Meeting of the Whole of December 8, 2014.

 

 

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2.

REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

 

NO ACTION taken on this item.

 

 

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3.

RESOLUTIONS:

 

 

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3.1.

*R E S O L U T I O N

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

WHEREAS, Kirby Productions, LLC d/b/a Club 101 (hereinafter referred to as “Grantee”) is producing New Year's Eve Ball Drop to be open to the public from 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 31, 2014 through 2:00 a.m. Thursday, January 1, 2015 (hereinafter referred to as “Event”); and

WHEREAS, the Grantee has submitted an application for a Special Privilege Permit pursuant to Title 15.08.120 (D) of the El Paso Municipal Code, for the use and closure of portions of City rights-of-way on North Stanton Street between East Mills Avenue and Texas Avenue in conjunction with the Event; and

WHEREAS, the Grantee has indicated their intent to authorize Kirby Productions, LLC, (hereinafter referred as “TABC Permittee”) to provide for the temporary sale and service of alcoholic beverages within the identified closed portions of City rights-of-way during the Event; and

WHEREAS, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) requires that the City Council for the City of El Paso approve, as a permissible activity, the sale and service of alcoholic beverages within  City rights-of-way, prior to issuance of such permit; and

WHEREAS, the Grantee assumes full responsibility for the TABC Permittee, including verification that the Permittee has obtained a permit for the temporary sale and service of alcoholic beverages from the TABC prior to the Event.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

That the temporary sale and service of alcoholic beverages by Kirby Productions, LLC, in the closed portions of City rights-of-way on North Stanton Street between East Mills Avenue and Texas Avenue from 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 31, 2014 through 2:00 a.m. Thursday, January 1, 2015 is a permissible activity in conjunction with Kirby Productions, LLC d/b/a Club 101’s New Year's Eve Ball Drop, upon issuance of the required permits from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission and the City of El Paso.

 

 

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3.2.

*R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, the City desires to install new bicycle racks located along the highway right-of-way under the control of the Texas Department of Transportation (“TxDOT”) generally located at S. El Paso Street between Sixth Street (Port of Entry) and Paisano Dr.; and

WHEREAS, the installation of these bicycle racks furthers the goals and policies of Plan El Paso, the City’s Comprehensive Plan, by augmenting bicycle infrastructure in the Downtown area to encourage multi-modal transportation and pedestrian movement, thereby fostering a vibrant Downtown area that serves its citizens and visitors as a center for commercial, civic and cultural activity; and

WHEREAS, the City and TxDOT desire to enter into an agreement allowing the City access to TxDOT right-of-way for the installation and maintenance of the bike racks.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

That the City Manager is authorized to enter into a TxDOT Multiple Use Agreement in substantial conformity with the Agreement attached hereto for the construction, maintenance and operation of new bike racks and benches at various locations along TxDOT right of way in Downtown El Paso.

 

 

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3.3.

*R E S O L U T I O N

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

That the City Manager or his designee be authorized to sign an Eleventh Amendment to the Facilities Management and Tourism Agreement between the City of El Paso and SMG to make available to the City the services of SMG’s on-site General Manager to perform Managing Director services for the City’s Quality of Life portfolio, at no additional cost to the City; and to revise marketing plan provisions in the Agreement to conform with current practice.

 

 

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REGULAR AGENDA - INTRODUCTIONS

 

 

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4.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES PURSUANT TO SECTION 3.9 OF THE EL PASO CITY CHARTER:

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Noe, and unanimously carried that the following Ordinances, having been introduced pursuant to Section 3.9 of the El Paso City Charter, be ADVERTISED, AS REVISED for public hearing:

 

 

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4.1.

An Ordinance extending until December 31, 2016, a non-exclusive franchise to “American Disposal Service” to operate and maintain a solid waste collection and hauler service within the City of El Paso subject to the terms and conditions described in the ordinance.

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON DECEMBER 30, 2014

 

 

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4.2.

An Ordinance extending until December 31, 2016, a non-exclusive franchise to “Cemex Construction Materials South, LLC” to operate and maintain a solid waste collection and hauler service within the City of El Paso subject to the terms and conditions described in the ordinance.

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON DECEMBER 30, 2014

 

 

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4.3.

An Ordinance extending until December 31, 2016, a non-exclusive franchise to “El Paso Disposal, LP” to operate and maintain a solid waste collection and hauler service within the City of El Paso subject to the terms and conditions described in the ordinance.

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON DECEMBER 30, 2014

 

 

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4.4.

An Ordinance extending until December 31, 2016, a non-exclusive franchise to “Heist Disposal, Inc.” to operate and maintain a solid waste collection and hauler service within the City of El Paso subject to the terms and conditions described in the ordinance.

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON DECEMBER 30, 2014

 

 

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4.5.

An Ordinance extending until December 31, 2016, a non-exclusive franchise to “Jose Roman Gonzalez, Jr. DBA JRG Disposal Service” to operate and maintain a solid waste collection and hauler service within the City of El Paso subject to the terms and conditions described in the ordinance.

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON DECEMBER 30, 2014

 

 

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4.6.

An Ordinance extending until December 31, 2016, a non-exclusive franchise to “Moore Service, Inc.” to operate and maintain a solid waste collection and hauler service within the City of El Paso subject to the terms and conditions described in the ordinance.

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON DECEMBER 30, 2014

 

 

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4.7.

An Ordinance extending until December 31, 2016, a non-exclusive franchise to “Sandoval Capital, Inc. DBA Bronco Disposal” to operate and maintain a solid waste collection and hauler service within the City of El Paso subject to the terms and conditions described in the ordinance.

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON DECEMBER 30, 2014

 

 

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REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

 

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5.

PLANNING AND INSPECTIONS:

 

 

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5.1.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to POSTPONE five weeks an Ordinance approving a detailed site development plan for Kern View Estates Unit Two, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, Pursuant to Section 20.04.150. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: North of San Mateo Lane and East of Las Vegas Drive. Property Owner: Piedmont Group LLC. PZDS14-00004

 

 

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5.2.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to POSTPONE ten weeks an Ordinance changing the zoning of Lots 18, 19, and 20, Block 6, Womble Addition, 6292 Trowbridge Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-5 (Residential) to S-D (Special Development), and imposing conditions. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of The El Paso City Code. Property Owner: City of El Paso, Location: 6292 Trowbridge Drive, PZRZ14-00020.

 

 

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5.3.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to POSTPONE five weeks an Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Section 28 and 33, Block 79, Township 2, Texas and Pacific Railway Company Surveys, North of Montana Avenue and East of Purple Heart Boulevard, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from C-4 (Commercial) to R-MU (Residential-Mixed Use) and approving a Master Zoning Plan. The penalties are as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: North of Montana Avenue and East of Purple Heart Boulevard. Property Owner: River Oaks Properties, LTD. PZRZ14-00023

 

 

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5.4.

ORDINANCE 018288

The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF TRACT 3-A, A PORTION OF TRACT 4A, ALL OF TRACT 4-E AND 4-E-1, BLOCK 39, YSLETA GRANT, 133, 139, AND 153 SNELSON DRIVE, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM R-F (RANCH AND FARM) AND R-4 (RESIDENTIAL) TO C-1 (COMMERCIAL). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 133, 139, 153 SNELSON DRIVE. PROPERTY OWNER: ROSA PADILLA. PZRZ14-00037

Mr. Alex Hoffman, Lead Planner for City Development, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s Office).

 

Representatives Noe, Ordaz, and Niland commented.

 

The following City staff members commented:

 

  1. Mr. Tommy Gonzalez, City Manager
  2. Ms. Sylvia Firth, City Attorney, gave legal advice.

 

Motion duly made by Representative Ordaz, seconded by Representative Limón, that the Ordinance be ADOPTED, AS AMENDED to complete the whole road, both halves.  Whereupon the Mayor ordered that a vote be taken on the passage and adoption of the Ordinance which when so done resulted as follows:

 

AYES:  Representatives Lilly, Romero, Acosta, Robinson, Noe, Ordaz, Limón, and Niland

NAYS:  None

 

Whereupon the Mayor ordered that, the vote having been cast in favor of the Ordinance, the same be and the same are hereby ADOPTED, AS AMENDED to complete the whole road, both halves.

 

 

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5.5.

ORDINANCE 018289

The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 20 (ZONING), CHAPTER 20.12 DENSITY AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS; SECTION 20.12.020 TABLE OF DENSITY AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS, APPENDIX B OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE, TO AMEND THE MINIMUM DISTRICT AREA FOR RESIDENTIAL, GENERAL, AND INDUSTRIAL MIXED USE DISTRICTS. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE.

Mr. Alex Hoffman, Lead Planner for City Development, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s Office).

 

Motion duly made by Representative Limón, seconded by Representative Lilly, that the Ordinance be ADOPTED.  Whereupon the Mayor ordered that a vote be taken on the passage and adoption of the Ordinance which when so done resulted as follows:

 

AYES:  Representatives Lilly, Romero, Acosta, Robinson, Noe, Ordaz, Limón, and Niland

NAYS:  None

 

Whereupon the Mayor ordered that, the vote having been cast in favor of the Ordinance, the same be and the same are hereby ADOPTED.

 

 

 

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6.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION:

 

 

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6.1.

ORDINANCE 018290

 The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 12 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), CHAPTER 12.88 (SCHEDULES), SECTION 12.88.030 (SCHEDULE III - PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES ON CERTAIN STREETS), PARAGRAPH 379 (WESTON BRENT LANE), TO AMEND THE NO PARKING LOCATIONS ON WESTON BRENT LANE, THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 12.84.010 AND CHAPTER 12.85 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE.

 

Mr. Ted Marquez, Director for Department of Transportation, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s Office).

 

Representatives Noe, Niland, and Limón commented.

 

The following members of the public commented:

 

  1. Ms. Xochitl Montes De Oca
  2. Mr. Gus Alvarado
  3. Mr. Ray Mancera
  4. Mr. Jose Alvarez

 

Motion duly made by Representative Limón, seconded by Representative Romero, that the Ordinance be ADOPTED.  Whereupon the Mayor ordered that a vote be taken on the passage and adoption of the Ordinance which when so done resulted as follows:

 

AYES:  Representatives Lilly, Romero, Acosta, Robinson, Noe, Ordaz, Limón, and Niland

NAYS:  None

 

Whereupon the Mayor ordered that, the vote having been cast in favor of the Ordinance, the same be and the same are hereby ADOPTED.

 

 

 

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REGULAR - PUBLIC HEARINGS / OTHER BUSINESS:

 

 

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7.

PLANNING AND INSPECTIONS/ECONOMIC AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

 

 

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7.1.1.

ORDINANCE 018291

The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE RELEASING ALL CONDITIONS PLACED ON PARCEL 1 BY ORDINANCE NO. 5714 WHICH CHANGED THE ZONING OF TRACTS 1A AND 1C, A.F. MILLER SURVEY NO. 211 AND TRACTS 15J, 15J1A, AND 15J1B, A.F. MILLER SURVEY NO. 213, 6927 NORTH MESA STREET, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS AND ON PARCEL 2 BY ORDINANCE NO. 6206 WHICH CHANGE THE ZONING OF TRACTS 1B, A.F. MILLER SURVEY NO. 211, AND TRACTS 15H AND 15T, A.F. MILLER SURVEY NO. 213, 6851 AND 6801 NORTH MESA STREET, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 6927, 6851, AND 6801 N. MESA STREET. PROPERTY OWNER: CSM REALTY HOLDINGS, LTD. PZCR14-00008

Mr. Alex Hoffman, Lead Planner for City Development, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s Office).

 

Mayor Leeser and Representatives Ordaz, Limón, and Niland commented.

 

1ST MOTION

Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to MOVE THE ITEM TO THE FOREFRONT OF THE AGENDA.

 

2ND MOTION

Motion duly made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Lilly, that the Ordinance be ADOPTED.  Whereupon the Mayor ordered that a vote be taken on the passage and adoption of the Ordinance which when so done resulted as follows:

 

AYES: Representatives Lilly, Romero, Acosta, Noe, Ordaz, Limón, and Niland

NAYS: None

ABSTAIN: Representative Robinson

 

3RD MOTION

Motion made by Representative Robinson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, and unanimously carried to RECONSIDER.

 

4TH AND FINAL MOTION

Motion duly made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Lilly, that the Ordinance be ADOPTED.  Whereupon the Mayor ordered that a vote be taken on the passage and adoption of the Ordinance which when so done resulted as follows:

 

AYES:  Representatives Lilly, Romero, Acosta, Robinson, Noe, Ordaz, Limón, and Niland

NAYS:  None

 

Whereupon the Mayor ordered that, the vote having been cast in favor of the Ordinance, the same be and the same are hereby ADOPTED.

 

 

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7.1.2.

ORDINANCE 018292

The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF TRACTS 1A AND 1C, A.F. MILLER SURVEY NO. 211 AND TRACTS 15J, 15J1A, AND 15J1B, A.F. MILLER SURVEY NO. 213, 6927 NORTH MESA STREET, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM C-1/SC (COMMERCIAL/SPECIAL CONTRACT) TO C-3 (COMMERCIAL). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 6927 NORTH MESA STREET. PROPERTY OWNER: CSM REALTY HOLDINGS, LTD. PZRZ14-00048

 

Motion duly made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Lilly, that the Ordinance be ADOPTED.  Whereupon the Mayor ordered that a vote be taken on the passage and adoption of the Ordinance which when so done resulted as follows:

 

AYES:  Representatives Lilly, Romero, Acosta, Robinson, Noe, Ordaz, Limón, and Niland

NAYS:  None

 

Whereupon the Mayor ordered that, the vote having been cast in favor of the Ordinance, the same be and the same are hereby ADOPTED.

 

 

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7.1.3.

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Lilly, and carried to GRANT an exception from the prohibition of the sale of alcoholic beverages within 300 feet of a church, school, commercial day care or public hospital requested from CSM Realty Holdings LTD, on behalf of Carroll S. Maxon, for the property located at 6927, 6851, and 6801 N. Mesa Street and legally described as Tracts 1A, 1B, 1C, A.F. Miller Survey No. 211 and Tracts 15J, 15J1A, 15J1B, 15H, and 15T, A.F. Miller Survey No. 213, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. 

City Council grants this exception after notice and public hearing and makes the following determination that the enforcement of the prohibition in this particular instance:

1.    Is not in the best interest of the public;

2.    Constitutes waste or the inefficient use of land or other resources;

3.    Creates an undue hardship on an applicant;

4.    Does not serve its intended purpose;

5.    Is not effective or necessary; or

6.   After consideration of the healthy, safety, and welfare of the public and the equities of the situation, determines is in the best interest of the community. 

AYES: Representatives Lilly, Romero, Acosta, Robinson, Noe, Ordaz, and Niland

NAYS: Representative Limón

 

 

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7.1.4.

R E S O L U T I O N

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

That the City Manager be authorized to execute a Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement by and between the CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS, a Texas home rule municipal corporation, and CSM REALTY HOLDINGS, LTD a Texas limited company, for the development of approximately 4.270 acres located at 6801 N. Mesa El Paso, Texas 79912 that includes 28,000 square feet of retail space, 13,000 square feet of office space and 4,500 square feet of restaurant space in the City of El Paso, Texas.

Ms. Jessica Herrera, Redevelopment Manager, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s Office).

 

Mayor Leeser and Representative Niland commented.

 

Mr. Tommy Gonzalez, City Manager, commented.

 

The following members of the public commented:

 

  1. Mr. Mike Maddox, CSM Realty Holdings
  2. Mr. Richard Schecter
  3. Ms. Lisa Turner

 

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Lilly, and unanimously carried to APPROVE the Resolution.

 

 

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REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS

 

 

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8.

ECONOMIC AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

 

 

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8.1.

R E S O L U T I O N

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

 

That the City Manager be authorized to execute the First Amendment to Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement between the City and EPT Ardent Quest Apartments LLC (Applicant) regarding Applicant’s construction of a large-scale multi-family housing development in El Paso, Texas, which extends the deadline to obtain a certificate of occupancy for the development and provides additional consideration to the City for the agreed upon extension.

 

Motion made by Representative Romero, seconded by Representative Lilly, and unanimously carried to APPROVE the Resolution.

 

 

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8.2.

R E S O L U T I O N

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            That the City Manager be authorized to execute a Chapter 380 Economic Development Sales Tax Rebate Program Agreement by and between the CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS, a Texas home rule municipal corporation, and GELTMORE ALDEA, LLC, a New Mexico Limited Liability Company, doing business in the State of Texas, in relation to the Mesa Park Overpass Project located near the intersection of Interstate Highway I-10 and Executive Drive in El Paso, Texas.

Mr. Mathew McElroy, Director of City Development, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s Office).

 

Mayor Leeser and Representative Niland commented.

 

Mr. Tommy Gonzalez, City Manager, commented.

 

The following members of the public commented:

 

  1. Mr. Richard Schecter
  2. Ms. Lisa Turner

 

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Noe, and unanimously carried to APPROVE the Resolution.

 

AYES: Representatives Lilly, Romero, Robinson, Noe, Ordaz, Limón, and Niland

NAYS: None

NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representative Acosta

 

 

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9.

ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT:

 

 

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9.1.

Presentation on status of Capital Projects:

a.     Reconstruction of Runway 8L-26R and New Parallel Taxiway and Taxiways U&V.

(All Districts)  [Engineering and Construction Management, Victoria Ruiz, (915) 212-1826]

 

b.     Airport Passenger Boarding Bridges.  (All Districts)

[Engineering and Construction Management, Shane Brooks, (915) 212-1849]

 

Ms. Victoria Ruiz and Ms. Shane Brooks, Engineering and Construction Management, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s Office).

 

Representative Niland commented.

 

NO ACTION taken on this item.

 

 

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9.2.

Presentation by the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Team on process improvements.

 

Mr. Fred Lopez, Engineering and Construction Management, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s Office).

 

Mayor Leeser and Representatives Lilly, Acosta, Noe, Limón, and Niland commented.

 

Mr. Tommy Gonzalez, City Manager, commented.

 

NO ACTION taken on this item.

 

 

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EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion made by Representative Romero, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, and unanimously carried that the City Council retire into EXECUTIVE SESSION at 11:10 a.m. pursuant to Section 3.5A of the El Paso City Charter and the Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 - 551.087 to discuss any of the following:

Section 551.071          CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY
Section 551.072          DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY
Section 551.073          DELIBERATION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE GIFTS
Section 551.074          PERSONNEL MATTERS
Section 551.076          DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES
Section 551.087          DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS

 

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Noe, and unanimously carried to adjourn the Executive Session at 11:52 a.m. and RECONVENE the meeting of the City Council, during which time motions were made.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EX1.

Monthly update from Legal Department regarding pending litigation, claims, real estate transactions and contract negotiations.  (Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074 and 551.087)

 

NO ACTION taken on this item.

 

 

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ADJOURN

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Ordaz, and unanimously carried to ADJOURN this meeting at 11:52 a.m.

 

 
                   

 

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Richarda Duffy Momsen, City Clerk